18ft Oarfish found - Catalina Island

The silver carcass of a rare 18-foot oarfish is being preserved in ice after it was discovered over the weekend along Catalina Island.

Marine science instructor Jasmine Santana said she spotted the fish — which resembles an eel — while snorkeling near Toyon Bay.

Catalina Swing Dance Festival 2013

Catalina Swing Dance FestivalNovember 8 - 10, 2013

The tagline for the event cannot be any clearer:  "In all the world, no event like this"

Our schedule allows time for you to enjoy the island so that this truly can be a dance vacation.

If you are a true fan of history and nostalgia, it gets no better than this - a truly unique experience.

Catalina Swing Dance Festival Info

Buccaneer Days Schedule of Events 2013

Catalina Island Video

Catalina JazzTrax Festival 2013

The Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival

10/3-10/6, 10/10-10/13, 10/17-10/20, 2013

This annual three weekend event features 30 different smooth jazz stars performing “Unplugged at Descanso Beach Club” on Thursday evening and in the historic Casino Ballroom, Friday, Saturday and Sundays.

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Buy tickets online for the Newport Catalina Flyer

The Newport Catalina Flyer does daily trips to Avalon from Newport Beach, CA.

Purchase tickets online for the Newport Catalina Flyer.  

How long does it take to get to Catalina Island?

How long does it take to get to Catalina Island?

To get to Catalina Island from Newport Beach, CA.  It takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.